Kuni Yoshi
Oiso-machi, Naka-gun
Restaurant in Naka-gun, Japan
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Price
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Why go
Reservation-only unagi specialist in Oiso, recognized three times on Tabelog's Unagi 100 list. Lunch runs JPY 10,000–14,999, dinner JPY 15,000–19,999 for kaiseki-style eel courses served in private tatami rooms. Eight seats, charcoal grill, sake and wine pairings. Book by phone; closed Wednesday and Thursday.
About Kuni Yoshi
Kuni Yoshi in Naka-gun is listed in the JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999 price bands. It is also associated with Tabelog's 2024 Unagi 100 list, giving diners one clear point of recognition to weigh alongside the higher-than-casual price range.
The verified public details are limited, so this guide should be read as a concise, fact-checked snapshot rather than a full description of the room, menu, chef, seating, or booking process. Specifics such as course format, seat count, private rooms, service charges, drinks, parking, takeout, delivery, accessibility, reservation rules are not confirmed here and should be checked directly with the venue before planning a visit.
What the Format Delivers
The confirmed information supports a simple takeaway: Kuni Yoshi sits in a premium price tier for Naka-gun and has 2024 recognition in Tabelog's Unagi 100 category. Beyond that, the exact meal structure is not verified in the available data. Diners should avoid assuming a particular course style, à la carte availability, drink pairing program, or seating arrangement unless the restaurant confirms it directly.
Hours are listed as lunch service from 11:30 AM to 2 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Evening hours are listed as 5 PM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant is listed as closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Takeout and Off-Premise Options
The verified data does not confirm takeout, delivery, bento, or any other off-premise option for Kuni Yoshi. If off-premise dining matters to your plans, contact the restaurant directly rather than assuming availability.
For planning purposes, the strongest confirmed hooks are the Naka-gun location, the premium price range, the posted weekly schedule, the 2024 Tabelog Unagi 100 listing. If you are comparing it with other venues such as Massaman Thai Kitchen, Caraway, Kamaage Udon Senmon Ten Moto, nico, or 天一坊, treat Kuni Yoshi as the option with the clearly documented higher price band and unagi-category recognition, while checking each venue directly for current menus, availability, service details.
Broader context: Naka-gun has other dining options at varying price points, but the verified information here is not enough to rank Kuni Yoshi against them by score, seating, chef reputation, course structure, or convenience. Use the confirmed price, hours, location, 2024 recognition as a starting point, then verify the practical details before booking or visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- 1085 Oiso, Naka District, Kanagawa 255-0003, Japan
- Website
- oiso-kuniyoshi.com/goannai.htm
- Phone
- +81 463-61-0423
Planning details
Location
1085 Oiso, Naka District, Kanagawa 255-0003, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Massaman Thai Kitchen, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- 天一坊, Notable alternative
- Caraway, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- nico, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Kamaage Udon Senmon Ten Moto, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Kuni Yoshi sits at the top of Naka-gun's price spectrum, lunch at JPY 10,000–14,999 and dinner at JPY 15,000–19,999 put it five to fifteen times above the district's other options. Massaman Thai Kitchen and Caraway both land in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, while nico stays under JPY 999. If you're after a Tabelog-recognized meal with private-room service and kaiseki structure, there's no local alternative, Kuni Yoshi is the only specialist in town. For casual eel or noodles, Kamaage Udon Senmon Ten Moto delivers udon at a tenth of the cost, though without the charcoal grill or award pedigree.
Booking difficulty skews moderate: phone-only reservations and an eight-seat capacity mean weekend slots fill weeks ahead, but weekday lunch remains easier to secure than Tokyo's top unagi houses. The Wednesday–Thursday closure and short evening windows (5–6 PM most nights) tighten availability further. If you can't get in or prefer à la carte flexibility, consider Tokyo's Nodaiwa or Ishibashi, they're pricer but offer walk-in counters and longer service hours. Within Naka-gun, Kuni Yoshi is the splurge-worthy outlier; everywhere else trades formality and price for accessibility and speed.
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Compare Kuni Yoshi
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kuni Yoshi | JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 · #11 |
| Massaman Thai Kitchen | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
| 天一坊 | No published awards | |
| Caraway | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | No published awards |
| nico | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Kamaage Udon Senmon Ten Moto | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
A quick look at how Kuni Yoshi compares on price and recognition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kuni Yoshi good for a special occasion?
Kuni Yoshi may suit diners seeking a higher-priced meal in Naka-gun, with listed price bands of ¥10,000–¥14,999 and ¥15,000–¥19,999. The verified data does not confirm seating style, private rooms, course format, or reservation rules, so check directly before planning a special occasion.
What are alternatives to Kuni Yoshi?
Within the comparisons set, Massaman Thai Kitchen, Caraway, Kamaage Udon Senmon Ten Moto, nico, 天一坊 may be considered depending on what kind of meal you want. Check each venue directly for current menus, prices, hours, location, availability.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kuni Yoshi?
Lunch hours are listed as 11:30 AM–2 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Evening hours are listed as 5–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 5–6:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The verified data lists price bands of ¥10,000–¥14,999 and ¥15,000–¥19,999, but does not confirm which specific offerings are available at each service.
Is Kuni Yoshi worth the price?
That depends on whether the confirmed facts match your priorities: Kuni Yoshi is in Naka-gun, is listed in the ¥10,000–¥14,999 and ¥15,000–¥19,999 price bands, has 2024 Tabelog Unagi 100 recognition. Details such as exact menu format, seating, drinks, service style are not verified here, so confirm them before deciding.
